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FY 2020 Safeguarding Correctional Facilities and Public Safety by Addressing Contraband Cellphones Program

Opportunity ID
BJA-2020-18018
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2020
Closing Date
Posting Date
Solicitation Type
Competitive
Description

The purpose of this program is to assist state and local governments, including federally recognized Indian tribes that serve a law enforcement function, protect against contraband cellphone use in correctional facilities.

The site-based awards are for state and local governments, including federally recognized Indian tribes that serve a law enforcement function, to operationalize effective and secure managed access systems in correctional settings to prevent, detect, seize, and stop the presence and use of contraband cellphones by detainees and inmates.

Jurisdictions will be expected to test, implement, and document changes to policy, practice, and tactics as they relate to preventing, detecting, seizing, and stopping the presence and use of contraband cellphones by detainees and inmates.

Awards

Number of Awards: 5
Total Amount Awarded: $1,806,000

Date Created: March 10, 2020